Best 99508 Alaska Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,407 students in 99508, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in 99508, AK are Mclaughlin Secondary School, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and Whaley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 99508 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in 99508, AK have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 99508 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alaska Middle College School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best 99508, AK Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Whaley School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-7611
Gr: 11-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
Vocational School
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8900
Gr: 10-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 99508, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in 99508, AK include Mclaughlin Secondary School, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and Whaley School.
How many public high schools are located in 99508?
5 public high schools are located in 99508.
What is the racial composition of students in 99508?
99508 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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